Today, I went to the doctor for my annual physical. While you like to think everything is fine, there's always something that needs a little improvement. I was told some things that I already knew I needed to do, like get more sleep, watch what I eat and exercise. These precautions were given because even though I was doing and feeling well, if I didn't take care of myself in the ways mentioned above, eventually I would feel the effects of neglecting to do those things.
The same is the case when it comes to our spiritual health. How often do we perform a spiritual check-up? Most, if not all, of us are lacking some very important (maybe even life threatening) spiritual maintenance. How many of you are watching what you eat spiritually? What do you let get inside of you from the negative influences of this world? Do you take the time to feed on God's Word? If you're not careful, you'll find yourself overweight on lust, greed, pride, and envy.
How about your spiritual exercise regiment? Are you putting what you learn from God's Word into practice? If not, you'll notice your strength begin to weaken. You'll not have what it takes to resist the temptation thrown at you on a day to day basis. Your endurance levels will be so low that you'll not be able to have patience and grace with your family and your co-workers.
It's important to take the time to meditate and exercise on God's Word. Make sure you are going to church for your spiritual check-ups. Keep yourself in environments that will support your healthy eating habits, and take the time to rest in His arms so you can feel the peace, comfort, and joy the He wants to provide for you. When you ensure these prescriptions are taken, you'll live a Christian life of vitality and radiance that others will want to emulate, and you'll be sure to pass every test that comes your way.
Until next week...
The same is the case when it comes to our spiritual health. How often do we perform a spiritual check-up? Most, if not all, of us are lacking some very important (maybe even life threatening) spiritual maintenance. How many of you are watching what you eat spiritually? What do you let get inside of you from the negative influences of this world? Do you take the time to feed on God's Word? If you're not careful, you'll find yourself overweight on lust, greed, pride, and envy.
How about your spiritual exercise regiment? Are you putting what you learn from God's Word into practice? If not, you'll notice your strength begin to weaken. You'll not have what it takes to resist the temptation thrown at you on a day to day basis. Your endurance levels will be so low that you'll not be able to have patience and grace with your family and your co-workers.
It's important to take the time to meditate and exercise on God's Word. Make sure you are going to church for your spiritual check-ups. Keep yourself in environments that will support your healthy eating habits, and take the time to rest in His arms so you can feel the peace, comfort, and joy the He wants to provide for you. When you ensure these prescriptions are taken, you'll live a Christian life of vitality and radiance that others will want to emulate, and you'll be sure to pass every test that comes your way.
Until next week...
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?
~2 Corinthians 13:5
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